Rome, appealing to all social
classes from slaves to
gladiators all the way up to
the emperor himself. The
popularity of Roman chariot
racing is reflected in the
many Roman household items
that were decorated with
valiant charioteer racing
motifs. Roman slaves were
often made into charioteers
(called aurigae or
agitatores), or gladiators,
who fought for their freedom
with the aid of a team of
horses, a chariot and perhaps
some armor. Notice the Trojan
mohawk on the helmet of the
chariot driver statue.